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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.56, 5,168.31 and 848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.56, 5,168.31 and 848.50 is: 1,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.56 : 5,168.31 = 848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.56/5,168.31 = 848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.56x = 5,168.31 × 848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.56x = 4,385,294.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,294.93/3,445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.74

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